What's on at Ashridge Estate
We have a lot to offer our visitors with a variety of events over the coming seasons
Ashridge in autumn walk
A guided walk through Ashridge at one of the most scenic times of year. Enjoy a kaleidoscope of warming autumn colour as the leaves start to fall.
Sat 12 Oct 2019
10:00-14:00
Autumn photography workshops
Join local photographer Lyndsey Abercromby to learn how best to capture Ashridge's autumnal hues with your camera. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Sat 12 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Gentle Stroll - Deer rut
Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a gentle walk to search for fallow deer during the rutting season.
Wed 16 Oct 2019
10:30-12:30
Deer rut walks
Join our rangers for an early morning walk to search for fallow deer. They'll take you to some of the best spots to try and see this seasonal spectacle.
Fri 18 Oct 2019
+ 5 other dates
07:00-09:00
Haunted Ashridge trail and craft
Things are getting spooky at Ashridge. Meet some of the ghosts of people who've lived here in years gone by on our trail before making your own Halloween craft to take home.
Mon 21 Oct 2019
+ 11 other dates
10:00-16:00
Watercolour workshops
Join local artist Liz Rogers to create your own watercolour painting of Ashridge at one of the most beautiful times of year.
Sat 02 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
13:00-16:00
Meet the maker: Chiltern Candle Co.
Come along to the Ashridge visitor centre to meet Trish from the Chiltern Candle Co. Find out about how they make these beautifully scented creations inspired by the local landscape.
Sun 10 Nov 2019
14:00-16:00
Meet the maker: The Bluebell Wood
Local author Kelly Wright from Berkhamsted will be coming to the visitor centre to talk about her book 'The Bluebell Wood' inspired by her childhood visits to Ashridge.
Sun 17 Nov 2019
14:00-16:00
Meet the maker: The Butterfly Collection
Come to the visitor centre to meet Rikki Harrington, author of 'The Butterfly Collection'. Filled with poems about every British butterfly, it makes a great read for any nature-lover.
Sun 24 Nov 2019
14:00-16:00
The Nutcracker trail at Ashridge
Follow our magical Nutcracker themed trail through the woods. In this retelling there's wildlife aplenty - the perfect way to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Sun 01 Dec 2019
+ 10 other dates
10:00-15:00
Meet the maker: Bramble and Blossom
Meet Karen from Bramble and Blossom at the visitor centre. She'll have plenty of her unique beauty favourites for you to try.
Sun 01 Dec 2019
14:00-16:00
Christmas pudding walk
The air is crisp and cold making it the perfect time to head outside. Follow the puddings through the woodland on this self-led waymarked trail and get into the Christmas spirit.
Mon 02 Dec 2019
+ 35 other dates
10:00-16:00
Wreath making workshop
Nothing says Christmas like a homemade Christmas wreath on your front door. Come along to Ashridge to learn how to make your own with greenery from the estate.
Tue 03 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
13:00-15:30
Santa Paws walk
Bring your dog and join Father Christmas on a walk around the meadow.
Sun 08 Dec 2019
11:00-12:00
Meet the maker: Hertswood
Hertswood is Jonah Maddox, some sharp tools, some cut hands, and a small shed in Berkhamsted, Herts. Come to the visitor centre to meet him and see his creations.
Sun 08 Dec 2019
14:00-16:00
Post-Christmas walk
Enjoy a scenic post-Christmas walk through the estate.
Fri 27 Dec 2019
10:00-12:00